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A mixture of pebbles, sand, shingle and rock gives St. Audries a little something of everything and well worth the journey to the foot of the Quantock Hills, just a mile from Doniford. The sea might not have a tropical bluey green hue as this is the Bristol Channel but St. Audries Bay is blessed with two waterfalls that stream off the edge of the cliffs that edge the beach.

There’s quite a few steps down to the beach from a holiday park at the top of the cliff but the hike is worth it once you are down in the beauty of St. Audries Bay.

Just under a mile along the coast from Burton Bradstock is the little known beach at Cogden. If you are looking for peace and quiet, then this sand and shingle stretch is the place to be as it seems to be one of the West Country’s best kept secrets.

It is owned by the National Trust and has a car park for members but for those that don’t have a card, the X53 bus stops there, which is rather handy.

Now we must say this beach isn't quite in Someset but isn't too far away in Dorset like the entry below.

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Another beach that is under the stewardship is the shingled stretch of the Jurassic coast known as Ringstead Bay. Close to farmland, for those that enjoy cows grazing as part of their seaside experience, the beach is also dog friendly, so that your four-legged friend can enjoy the sea air.

Sporting great views across to Weymouth and Portland, the 700 yards of shingle beach is great for picnics and is safe for bathing. It was also popular with smugglers a couple hundred years ago.

Uphill Beach

At the southern end of Weston-super-Mare’s long stretch of sand is the quieter Uphill beach. It may not share the top billing of its big brother but for those that like to enjoy their time by the sea without the hustle and bustle, then this is the place.

The River Axe flows out to see here and the Uphill Local Nature Reserve, with its abundance of wildlife, is in close attendance. There is plenty of parking and plenty of opportunity to enjoy being on the beach without the crowds.

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From Second World War pill boxes to a marshland ecosystem that is unique to the area, Bossington Beach has plenty to offer. On the coast of Exmoor, it is a pebble beach that sees the River Horner flow through the stones to the sea.

Owned by the National Trust as part of the Holnicote Estate, the current is quite strong here. This has meant that it’s sorted the pebbles in size order going back from the sea to the marshland, making the beach easier to navigate. Pick your route through the pebbles and go for it!